What is social wellness? Social wellness refers to the way you interact with others — whether your close friends and family or the coworkers you see on a regular basis. Ideally, you want to be able to live and work in harmony with the people around you. But everyone has different perspectives, moods, and goals,
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Prioritizing Minority Mental Health Month
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Although receiving mental health support is becoming more and more normalized, many minorities still face stigmas and barriers that keep them from receiving the mental health they need. It is important to have an understanding of the mental health landscape for minorities in order to best be
Read MoreThe Importance of Maternal Mental Health in May, and Always
May is Maternal Mental Health Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness about maternal mental health and its importance in the overall well-being of mothers and their children. Here, we highlight a bit more of the history of Maternal Mental Health (Awareness) Month, but also, the importance of Maternal Mental Health – year round!
Read MoreWhat is Gratitude and How Can it Make You Happier?
The Attitude of Gratitude The holidays are usually a time of reflection and gratitude, but how can gratitude make you happier year round? Gratitude is the act of giving thanks or being thankful and appreciative for what you have, whether tangible or intangible, and recognizing it helps you to acknowledge what’s good in your life.
Read MoreFeeling Stressed This Holiday Season? You Got This!
Holiday Stress Got You Down? We’re in the holiday home stretch and many might be feeling the usual seasonal stress coupled with pandemic anxiety. Maybe you can’t afford to spend what you are used to spending on gifts and meals? Concerned about a loved one spending the holidays alone? Maybe you miss your family
Read MoreThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year (to Adopt Effective Coping Strategies)
It’s the height of the holiday season and most of us are experiencing a range of emotions. As mental health care providers, we hear about nostalgia and excitement, but also about heightened stress and worry. If this time of year is feeling especially tough, you’re not alone. We’ve pulled together three useful guides for coping
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